Coming out of the bye week, Clemson has a big matchup for its first conference game of the season. NC State arrives in Death Valley Saturday afternoon to play in the rivalry game dubbed the “Textile Bowl”.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the NC State Wolfpack vs. Clemson Tigers NCAAF game to be played on September 21, 2024 on ESPN.

CLEMSON, S.C. — N.C. State coach Dave Doeren said he won’t let his team’s season be defined by one bad early loss to Tennessee. He sure sounds a lot like his Clemson counterpart, Dabo Swinney, after the Tigers were manhandled by Georgia to start the season.

Clemson (1-1) was picked to finish second in the ACC race and N.C. State (2-1) was picked fourth, making this a key early matchup in the league title chase in the ACC opener for both teams. N.C. State hasn't won at Clemson since 2002 with Philip Rivers at quarterback,

The Wolfpack plays the Tigers on Saturday to open its 2024 ACC slate. N.C. State has won at Clemson since 2002.